Getting into open source programming

Ever since I wrote my first line of Java for Intro to Programming 232 in 2010, I’ve asked the question, how can I get better at this? I google it, ask people, read proggit, read hackernews, read books. The answers are, in order, 1) study on your own 2)...

Anarchy

I had a conversation that upset me a little today. I said “You can’t be an anarchist and have a cell phone.” The person I was talking to disagreed, and asked me why not. Because the cell phone networks are publicly funded and built by the government,...

Memes

I hate memes. I’ll tell you why. This election season was the longest one ever. Because of my age and where I am in life right now, it was first one I was aware of and took the time to inform myself about. Having my facebook feed full of election stuff for the...

What about love?

The following essay was part of an exchange I had recently with a friend. I thought it was worth sharing. ——————————————————- Click to show more. My friend:...

When you can’t get a break

If you’re down on your luck and doing badly, there’s a good chance that it is because you’ve overextended yourself, and taken on responsibilities and commitments that you can’t fulfil. That’s why people like to lend money to people who...